Brazilian Guitar Music at UMass

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The Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Program is bringing two Brazilian musicians to celebrate Baden Powell, one of the most influential Brazilian guitar players and composers of the 20th century. Powell’s work combines classical guitar techniques with Afro-Brazilian traditions, and it has become a symbol of Brazilian guitar music worldwide. The concert features two outstanding contemporary guitarists: Mauro Correa and his special guest João Camarero. Mauro is an eclectic Brazilian musician who has lived and performed in Germany, Mexico, and Argentina. He currently runs a teaching studio in Northampton and performs across the U.S. His special guest, João Camarero, is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in Brazil. He has performed on stage and in the studio with numerous artists, including Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Ney Matogrosso, Dori Caymmi, Paulinho da Viola, Francis Hime, and others. He is a reference in Choro music, as well as other contemporary Brazilian styles, including Brazilian Jazz and Samba.

They will be on campus on October 7, 2025, for two events. At 2:30 PM, they will give a talk/workshop on Brazilian rhythms and the Brazilian guitar in Herter Hall 301.

The main concert will be held in Herter Hall 231 at 6:30 PM.

These events are sponsored by Spanish and Portuguese at UMass, the Lidia Jorge Chair in Portuguese Studies, the Luso-American Foundation, and the Camões Institute. Both events are free and open to the public.